Patents Assigned to S.A.R.L.
  • Patent number: 6103919
    Abstract: A catalytic process for production of biphenyl and its derivatives by coupling of substituted or unsubstituted monoaryl compounds in the presence of a catalytic system comprising at least one Pd (II) compound and a strong acid or a mixture of acids. The process provides high conversions and high selectivity under mild temperature conditions and short reaction times. The strong acid or mixture of acids has a Hammett acidity of less than about -10, and contains a predominant amount of counterions which form a weak ligand complex with palladium (II). The method is highly selective to formation of desired biaryl isomers, such as 4,4'-isomers, and allows control of the relative amounts of isomers of biaryl compounds and substituted monoaryl compounds in the final product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Arteva North America S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: David Anthony Schiraldi, Sheldon Christopher Sherman, Dhiraj Sudesh Sood, Mark Gilmore White
  • Patent number: 6102644
    Abstract: An ejector blade carriage mounting system for connecting the ejector blade carriage to the ejector blade in a manner to accommodate variations in the fabrication of a truck body in which the ejector blade is utilized by connecting the ejector blade carriage to the ejector blade through a tri-pod arrangement of mounting bolts which incorporate shims and spherical seating washers to compensate for such variations and to ensure true axial loading of the connecting bolts. A fourth connecting bolt is provided to help lock the assembly in the desired position once the spacial accommodations have been effected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Caterpillar S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: David A. Young, Peter F. Prillinger, David Suthern, Christopher Smith, John P. Moyna
  • Patent number: 6102471
    Abstract: A hold-open mechanism for a canopy of a skid steer loader machine is described herein. The hold-open mechanism includes a support block secured to a frame of the machine, a wedging block secured to the canopy, and a prop device. A bracket is connected at a body portion to the support block and extends therefrom for termination at a head portion. A pair of arms extend perpendicularly from the body portion. The prop device has a bar with first and second end portions and a lever connected to the bar and supported within the arms of the bracket. A biasing spring is positioned on the bracket adjacent the bar for biasing the prop device to a working location from a resting location. In a closed position, the canopy is forced against the biasing action of the spring to maintain the prop device in the resting location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Caterpillar S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Jamison T. Sasser, Reid W. Waitt, Andrew S. Miller, John R. Beaton
  • Patent number: 6098739
    Abstract: An upper frame assembly is mounted to a lower frame assembly to define a main frame assembly for a work machine, such as a skid steer loader, which has distributed loading throughout the mounting therebetween. The distribution of loading is achieved by mounting the upper frame assembly along a pair of side members which extend along its length to a respective pair of side rails of the lower frame assembly which extend along its length. The side members and respective side rails of the upper and lower frame assemblies are connected by exclusive horizontal bolting therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Caterpillar S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Robert S. Anderson, Mirza Q. Baig, Brian R. Dershem, Hasan Kabir, Rodney D. McLamb, Huan T. Nguyen, Kevin E. Pielmeier, James H. Siwicke, Jeffrey A. Deneve
  • Patent number: 6098870
    Abstract: A frame assembly includes a central tower portion having a first side wall portion and a second side wall portion. The first side wall portion has a first leg and a first arm each extending therefrom, and the second side wall portion has a second leg and a second arm each extending therefrom. The frame assembly also includes a hitch support assembly having an upper plate and a lower plate vertically spaced from each other. The hitch support assembly also includes a connecting member interposed between and connected to the upper plate and the lower plate. The hitch support assembly is secured to the central tower portion such that a lower end of both the first leg and the second leg are supported on the lower plate. The frame assembly further includes an axle mount assembly having a first axle plate, a second axle plate, and a support member extending therebetween, wherein both the first arm and the second arm are secured to the support member. A method of manufacturing the frame assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Caterpillar S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Deneve, Robert E. Klimko, Morris W. Koehler, Owen S. Loughrin, Charles T. McMillan, Richard A. Naugle, Charles F. Sieck, Alfred C. Wingate
  • Patent number: 6098382
    Abstract: A set of document envelopes (1) suitable for continuous use on an automatically or semiautomatically operating device is disclosed. The device for carrying out the method of use carries out a number of steps on the set of envelopes (1) arranged in a row on a continuous strip (8), i.e. the strip (8) is fed past a work station (10) comprising input guide means (11), output guide means (12) and a strip feeding means (13); each envelope is opened by a means (14) and a document is inserted by a means (15), and each envelope (1) is grasped by a means (16) and separated form the carrier (8). The envelope/strip assembly consists of a stack of at least three continuous strips in which only the two strips defining said envelopes are cut or pre-cut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Pockad, S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Edgard Diebold
  • Patent number: 6095181
    Abstract: Hydraulic hoses coupled between the tractor and trailer units of an articulated vehicle are connected to each of the units by a swivel joint to permit the hydraulic hoses to swivel at the point of connection to the respective tractor and trailer units. The hydraulic hoses are individually positioned within separators to separate the hydraulic hoses and position them in a predetermined manner relative to forming a hose bundle. Each of the hydraulic hose supporting separators is positioned on a steel spring bow to control the shape of the hose bundle, with each end of the spring bow terminating in a coil spring at the point of connection with the tractor and trailer units. A support frame, preferably joined to the trailer unit, retains the hose bundle in a predetermined position to provide vertical stability and a spiral plastic or rubber outer wrap encircles the hose bundle to protect and keep the bundle together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: Caterpillar S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: George Irwin
  • Patent number: 6092616
    Abstract: The cooling system for a skid steer loader provides a unitary assembly that is pivotally mounted to the body portion of the loader above the engine. The unitary assembly includes a frame, first and second heat exchangers, a shroud, a guard, a drive mechanism, and a fan. During times of maintenance on the work machine the entire cooling system can be moved to a second position providing unencumbered access to the engine compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Assignee: Caterpillar S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Andrew Burris, H. Patrick Gaines, Timothy P. Graham, Jeffrey J. Griffith, Richard A. Naugle, Reid W. Waitt
  • Patent number: 6076886
    Abstract: A cover (2) of an openable motor vehicle roof (1) has a cover plate (3) which is surrounded in at least one edge area by a foamed-on or injected-on plastic frame (4) which, at the same time, is used to connect at least one attachment part (inside cover sheet 6) of the cover. At least one sensor element (8) is integrated into the plastic frame (4) and it signals pinching of a body part or an article (11) by means of partial deformation of the plastic frame (4) when cover (2) is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignees: IEE International Electronics & Engineering S.A.R.L., Webasto Karosseriesysteme GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Petri, Reinhold Mickeler, Werner Herlemann, Hans Benda, Hans Gunter Lehnen, Roland Lorig, Stefan Schmitt, Johann Hertel, Walter Schatzler, Hans Brandner, Thomas Schroferl
  • Patent number: 6074596
    Abstract: The apparatus has means (10, 11) for placing a parison (12) between two portions of a blow mold (14, 16). The parison (12) is put on the head of a blowpipe (32) placed between the two mold portions. On closing the mold, the top end of the parison is pinched in a top region of the mold and the bottom end of the parison is clamped against the blowpipe (32). A pre-blow step is performed on the parison to obtain an envelope which is then turned over by moving the blowpipe (32) upwards together with a turnover piston (34, 36), prior to performing a final blow step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Grosfillex S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Gaston Jacquet
  • Patent number: 6071612
    Abstract: A process for producing yarn, fiber or filament with substantially improved whiteness, reduced yellowness, reduced abrasiveness, reduced static and softer hand includes melt-blending a masterbatch of zinc sulfide and a polyester with a fiber-forming polyester followed by melt-spinning the blend. The invention additionally provides for polyester yarn, fiber, or filament produced by the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Arteva North America S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Joseph Anthony Roderiguez, Rodolfo Agustin Flores, Katherine Keever Fulcomer, J. Michael Sutherland
  • Patent number: 6062331
    Abstract: An auxiliary hydraulic control system for controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid within an auxiliary hydraulic circuit associated with a particular work machine wherein such system includes a first bi-directional proportional switch actuatable to control the direction of flow within the auxiliary hydraulic circuit in either a first or a second direction and at a flow rate which is proportional to the amount of pressure being exerted on the switch in the selected direction, a second switch actuatable to provide continuous flow in the selected direction and at the selected flow rate, and an electronic controller coupled to the first and second switches for receiving signals therefrom, the controller outputting a signal to initiate continuous flow in the selected direction and at the selected flow rate when the controller receives signals indicative of the first switch being actuated, the second switch being actuated, and the first switch being released within a predetermined period of time after the second swi
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Timothy W. Grunow, Raymond T. Schenck, Steven T. Ufheil
  • Patent number: 6060007
    Abstract: A dyed braided suture is formed by dry blending a colorant and a thermoplastic resin; extruding the blend by melt spinning to form filaments; drawing the filaments, braiding the drawn filaments and converting the braided filaments to a suture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Tyco Group S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Hutton, Barry L. Dumican
  • Patent number: 6042723
    Abstract: Mono- and di-derivatives of cyclodextrins are completely defined, also a method for their synthesis and purification, functionalised cyclodextrins obtained from these derivatives, and the synthesis of supports comprising these cyclodextrin derivatives. Use of the supports for the preparation of separation of enantiomers, for asymmetric synthesis, for catalysis, for the preparation or separation of geometrical isomers or positional isomers, or for the preparation or separation of organic molecules with a hydrophobic nature is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignees: Institut Francais de Petrole, Chiralsep S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Raphael Duval, Hubert Leveque
  • Patent number: 6038930
    Abstract: A device is proposed for detection of trapping in a power-operated closing element (4) with a switching element (24), which is arranged along a first closing edge, and at least two force transmitters (16) extending longitudinally, which flank the closing element (4) laterally in the closed position and transmit a trapping force to the switching element (24) in the case of trapping. The switching element (24) is designed as a foil-type element with two carrier foils (36), which are arranged above each other a specific distance apart. At least two contact elements to (40) are arranged on the carrier foils (36) in such a way that two longitudinal active areas (26) separated from each other by a longitudinal spacer (42) are formed, each active area (26) being arranged in the range of action of a force transmitter (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: I.E.E. International Electronics & Engineering S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Hans Gunter Lehnen, Roland Lorig, Stefan Schmitt
  • Patent number: 6023630
    Abstract: A probe assembly includes at least two electrodes for measuring a potential difference between two measurement sites of a tissue of a human or animal organ and at least one sensor for measuring the tissue temperature. The probe assembly further includes a common support on which are placed the electrodes and the sensor. The support comprises conductors for linking the electrodes and the sensor to a signal processing unit with a view to calculating the tissue pH of the organ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: Electrolux S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Bernard Bacchi, Patrick Marchot, Philippe Mauriat, Philippe Pouard, Gilles Touati, Alain Magnard, Fernard Muller
  • Patent number: 6015616
    Abstract: In the instant invention, drawn yarns, with the following properties, are obtained: tenacity of at least 8.5 gpd; initial modulus of at least 150 gpd/100%; and shrinkage of less than 6%. Alternatively, the yarn may be characterized as: tenacity of greater than 10 gpd; initial modulus of greater than 120 gpd/100%; and shrinkage of less than 6%. These yarns are made by a process directed mainly toward affecting the yarn properties as they are spun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: Arteva North America S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: F. Holmes Simons, Ron L. Griffith
  • Patent number: 6009699
    Abstract: Composite synthetic string, in particular for a tennis racket. According to the invention, the string is made up of central monofilaments surrounded by mono-filament threads and by multifilament threads, the assembly being impregnated and covered in polyurethane. The string is applicable to tennis rackets having increased lifetime and that react in lively manner under the impact of a ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Cousin Biotech (S.A.R.L.)
    Inventor: Yves Delvael
  • Patent number: 6006698
    Abstract: Electric device for preventing birds from perching on certain determined surfaces. The device is composed of a base made of an insulating material, and of one or more rails made of an electrically conductive material to which an electric potential is applied. The rail or rails are incorporated into the base and extend in the plane of the latter. Moreover, the rail or rails comprise blades that can be lowered individually to be parallel to said base plane, or raised by a certain angle .alpha. (.alpha. ranging from 0 to 180.degree.) with respect to the base plane. In one embodiment, the electric potential is a pulse whose energy is high enough to produce a vibration of the tips of the raised blades when the electric current propagates along the rail or rails. The vibration can be perceived by the birds from a distance, thereby dissuading them from landing on the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Societe Ecopic Line S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Gilles Negre
  • Patent number: D422437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Fort James S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Sebastian Conran, Joseph Patrick O'Connor